🌱 City's Winter Prep Tips + UD's Groundswell Exhibit Closes

Welcome to Wednesday, people of the Irving Metro! Read on to discover interesting things going on today in and around the lovely city of Irving.

First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 66 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Irving:

1. Click over to the Irving City Spectrum to get ideas for winter preparedness and see what City workers are doing to keep Irving functioning well as temperatures drop. The Parks and Recreation folks note that outdoor restrooms, pool equipment, drinking fountains and other exposed plumbing fixtures are turned off and drained to prevent freeze damage. The issue also reminds locals to check on vulnerable community members and to keep supplies in your vehicles in case you get stranded. Tap the link for other helpful tips!
2. A new Public Safety Wellness Unit is in the works for Irving police and firefighters. The program is designed to make mental health services more accessible for first responders by embedding clinicians into the work environments. Dr. Mildred Betancourt, the unit's Senior Manager, hopes the effort will provide police and fire professionals "with a safe space to feel and have permission to bleed without feeling guilty or ashamed because they’re human, and they carry the heaviest of burdens." (Irving City Spectrum)
3. Are you in search of a new gig? Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new location in Las Colinas and looking to hire 90 positions. Among the open slots are cashiers, senior clerks and more. Click on over to Irving Weekly to find out the rest of the details!
4. A Grand Prairie man was arrested in possession of 46 pounds of methamphetamine. Get the details at CBS DFW.
5. Learn more about the 20 North Texas police officers who've succumbed to COVID-19 at the Dallas Morning News (subscription required).

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Today in Irving:

• Mixology with Maria - Head to the Third Rail in Harvest Hall (815 South Main Street Grapevine) to learn to mix cocktails like a pro. $35. (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
• Groundswell Closing Reception at UD - Say farewell to the exhibition from Ky Anderson and Vicki Sher. (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
• Jazz, Wine and Charcuterie featuring The Suitcase Trio - Head to 370 W. Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 100-A, for snacks, beverages and live music. (7:00 PM)

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— Ash DeMello

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